Ellis pondered for a moment, aware that this decision would shape the fate of the Amorielle family. The prospect of having Donna and Jake back, intertwined with the challenge of delivering Vittorio, created a harrowing crossroads.
“So, Donna and Jake in exchange for Vittorio,” stated Ellis, seeking a better understanding of the proposal.
Grigory, a sturdy man with a penetrating gaze, nodded. “Yes, that's right.”
“There's a slight problem,” she said. “Vittorio has been declared dead. Not even his Consigliere could save him.”
A subtle smile appeared on Sergei's face, while Grigory openly laughed. Ellis looked confusedly at the two men.
“What's so amusing?” she asked.
Sergei replied, “You're a terrible liar, Ellis.”
“I'm not lying!” she insisted.
Grigory intervened, “So, you're the na
